Lead Carpenter & Mentor for Repairs (Birmingham)

Platform Housing Group; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

25 days annual leave

Pension scheme (up to 12%)

Company van and fuel card

Mobile phone and tablet

Medicash health benefits

Learning & development opportunities

Job summary

Platform Housing Group seeks a Lead Engineer - Carpentry in Birmingham to lead carpentry repairs, coach colleagues, and uphold high standards across Platform Property Care. The role covers hands-on work and mentoring, with a focus on delivering quality outcomes in customers' homes and communal areas.

The candidate should have substantial carpentry experience, relevant qualifications, and a valid driving licence. DBS check is required; this is a mobile role covering Birmingham.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 or City & Guilds Level 2 in Carpentry, or equivalent.
• Significant experience as a Carpenter within the building trade.
• Experience working within occupied domestic properties.
• Full valid driving licence and DBS check required.
• Strong knowledge of health and safety requirements.
• Ability to coach, support and develop colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Carry out a wide range of carpentry repairs and maintenance work within customers' homes and communal areas.
• Manage jobs from inspection through to completion, ensuring excellent customer service throughout.
• Support colleagues through coaching, mentoring, and skills development.
• Assess and sign off colleagues against our multi-skill framework and support apprentices through their End Point Assessments (EPA).
• Promote consistent trade standards and best practice across Platform Property Care.
• Work alongside Learning & Development teams to support trade training and upskilling initiatives.
• Conduct trade audits, reviews, and quality assessments to ensure compliance and high standards.
• Act as a technical expert and escalation point for trade-related queries.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and help shape future ways of working.

Education

NVQ Level 2 / City & Guilds Level 2 in Carpentry

Additional Trade qualifications

Job description

Platform Housing Group seeks a Lead Engineer - Carpentry in Birmingham to lead carpentry repairs, coach colleagues, and uphold high standards across Platform Property Care. The role covers hands-on work and mentoring, with a focus on delivering quality outcomes in customers' homes and communal areas.

The candidate should have substantial carpentry experience, relevant qualifications, and a valid driving licence. DBS check is required; this is a mobile role covering Birmingham.